MCCPS Board of Trustees

Monthly Board Meeting

Published on April 21, 2022 at 2:16 PM EDT

Date and Time

Monday April 25, 2022 at 7:00 PM EDT

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 7:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Paul Baker
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Artie Sullivan
  C. Accept Remote Participation Vote Artie Sullivan 3 m
   

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, Governor Baker issued an emergency Order on March 12, 2020,
allowing public bodies greater flexibility in utilizing technology in the conduct of meetings under the Open Meeting Law.
Can I get a motion to accept this Executive Order for this meeting of the Board of Trustees, on April 25, 2022.

 
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Artie Sullivan 2 m
    Minutes for Monthly Board Meeting on March 29, 2022  
  E. Approve Minutes from DESE Visit Approve Minutes Artie Sullivan 3 m
    Minutes for DESE Site visit - Meeting with Board Members on April 13, 2022  
II. Public Comment 7:08 PM
  A. Public Comment Discuss Artie Sullivan 5 m
III. Review of Previous Meeting Action Items 7:13 PM
  A. Review of Previous Meeting Action Items Discuss Artie Sullivan
   

 

  • Identify potential candidates for the Board – Goal is 3 new members for SY2021-2022. Areas that need representation on the board –
      • Faculty
      • Development
      • Facilities
 
IV. Board Annual Items
  A. Upcoming Meeting Agenda Items FYI Artie Sullivan
   

 

 

 

  • April – Presentation by HOS of Annual Goals, Budget Adoption
  • May – HOS Annual Evaluation
  • June – Annual Board Retreat
  • July - Adopt Annual Report, by July 31, Adopt Annual Board Goals
  • August – Adopt HOS Goals, Open Annual Board Self Assessment
  • Sept – Review Annual Board Self Assessment, Approve Committee Memberships and Vice-Chairs
  • Oct – Adoption of the Annual Audit (must be done by Oct 31), Presentation on HOS Evaluation Process by the Personnel Committee,
  • Nov –  MCAS Presentation
  • Dec – 
  • Jan – HOS Mid-year review
  • Feb - Adopt School Calander
  • March – Set up Satisfaction Survey, Set Annual Board Retreat Date, Presentation of HOS Annual Evaluation Form
 
  B. Board Goals for SY 2021-2022 Discuss Artie Sullivan
   
Goal-1  Board Communication
    
Foster a strong level of connectivity with faculty, parents, and community members.
  • Advance general awareness of MCCPS board responsibilities and key activities through a diverse communications strategy that reaches all key stakeholder groups.
  • Build and cultivate a more dynamic and interactive relationship with MCCPS faculty. To include strengthening access and building trust through regular events and activities.

Goal-2 Development
    
Establish a robust development strategy to support both short-term and long-term strategic goals of MCCPS and ensure the     financial stability of the school.
  • Leverage local community networks to support the realization of short-term infrastructure needs (e.g. roof repairs).
  • Identify and foster new and innovative opportunities to support the realization of long-term strategic goals (e.g. MCCPS Strategic Plan).

Goal 3 Supporting Academic Excellence
    
Support the continued Growth and Development of the educational experiences of our MCCPS Students.
  • Adoption and Support the Implementation of the Criteria for Excellence.
 
V. HOS Report 7:13 PM
  A. Monthly Report FYI Peter Cohen 15 m
     
VI. Other Business 7:28 PM
  A. Presentation by HOS of Annual Goals Discuss Peter Cohen 30 m
     
     
     
     
  B. Presentation of Staff, Board and HOS Val-Ed and BoT surveys Discuss John Steinberg 15 m
     
     
     
  C. Presentation of SY 22-23 Budget Vote Rodolphe Herve 20 m
     
  D. Upcoming Board Calendar Discuss Artie Sullivan 15 m
   
  • Set Annual Board Retreat
  • Upcoming meeting format
    • Online
    • In-Person/Hybrid
 
VII. Committee Updates 8:48 PM
  A. Governance Committee Discuss Paul Baker 5 m
     
  B. Finance Committee Discuss Rudi Herve 10 m
     
     
  C. Personnel Committee Discuss Peter Cheney
  D. Academic Excellence Discuss Jessica Xiarhos 5 m
  E. Development & Communications Discuss Ian Hunt 5 m
  F. Strategic Plan Committee Discuss Peter Cohen
  G. Facilities Task Force Discuss William Rockwell 5 m
  H. Covid/Pandemic Response Task Force Discuss NDack Toure 5 m
VIII. Public Comment 9:23 PM
  A. Public Comment Discuss Richard Doron 5 m
IX. Board Member Comments and Resolutions 9:28 PM
  A. Board Member Comments and Resolutions Discuss Richard Doron 3 m
   

This is an opportunity for Board Member Comments and Resolutions

 
X. Closing Items 9:31 PM
  A. Recap Action Items Discuss Paul Baker 2 m
   
Clerk to review actions items, add any additional items discussed.
 
  B. Meeting Evaluation Discuss Richard Doron 3 m
   

Discuss how meeting went, did we stay on topic, meet goals, etc.

 
  C. Adjourn Meeting Vote Richard Doron